erp

We are planning on celebrating our father/grandfather's birthday in Florida. We are a group of mxed ages from 13+. We are looking for a resort that offers swimming, fishing, golf. We will be there around Thanksgiving.

Cranachin

People need more detail than you have provided to be able to help you.

How many total people?

Where are you coming from?

How long do you plan to stay?

Do you have an idea about exact dates?

What is your budget?

Does "swimming" mean in a pool, at a beach, both?

Does "fishing" mean freshwater or saltwater (and if the latter ,from a pier or a charter boat)?

Do you want hotel rooms. condos, houses?


The more detail you provide, the more helpful people can be.

cd

Not knowing what part of Florida or price it is difficult to make recommendations. The Don Cesar is a great location in St Pete Beach. It is pricey however: http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Don-Ce...0cesar%20hotel
The Tradewinds is also located there and not as pricey. You can check their reviews if interested in the location.

erp

Here's more info. There are about 10 people -- 2 seniors, 2 in their 20's, couples in their 50's and 2 teens. We are thinking about 4 days in southeast or southwest FL. Resort/ hotel-- no houses. We would prefer swimming in pool & beach. Fishing-- either freshwater or saltwater. Thanks.

sanibella

I just recommended Sandestin resort in Destin, FL on another thread. This might be good for your group too. It is in the heart of Destin, where you can find every activity you might desire. In Sandestin alone there are restaurants, pools, shops, and a golf course. It's on the beach and there are also lakes. Within the property is Baytowne, a retail area with zip lines and restaurants and shops and other beachy things to do. Fun for all ages. Golf carts and shuttles can take you all over the property or you can drive your car. I think best bet for a large family.

Cranachin

Are you from Maine? If not, you won't be swimming in a pool in Destin at Thanksgiving unless it is heated and you won't be swimming in the Gulf at all.

NewbE

Huh? The Gulf is plenty warm enough for swimming in November as far north as St. Pete beach.

Dukey1

You did say SOUTHeast or SOUTHwest, correct? Then that eliminates the panhandle area completely I would think. You might look into something around/on Sanibel or Captiva.

Cranachin

NewbE, Destin is a bit farther north than St. Pete Beach. Locals most certainly don't go swimming in the Gulf in late November, when the water temperature is likely to be around 70F.

Granted, that's warmer than in Maine (even in summer!), but it's colder than the summer temps of the low to mid 80s.

NewbE

Ah--now I see that the reference to Destin came immediately before your post, Cranachin. I read your comment as referring to the entire length of the Gulf Coast, when it clearly did not. Sorry to have been argumentative with you.

Cranachin

No problem, NewbE!

naughtyca

Daytona Beach will probably be your best bet, you can also visit st augustine when your in Daytona, thanksgiving weekend usually is cheaper on hotels since most people stay at home, look at travelzoo.com and hotels.com, and reviews from trip advisor is pretty accurate

flpab

We do have the huge turkey rod show over Thanksgiving at the speedway over Thanksgiving. That is a fun event.